A new career proposal

[Copplemeister]

Hi all,


If anyone knows of a college that offers courses closer to where I live, I would be most gratefull.

Any new starters out there aswell, your advice would be great. The way you went about getting up on your feet and getting recognised?

Cheers guys.

Copplemeister

[multisync]

If you have a job I would keep there till this recession blows over -maybe look nearer 2012 to qualify

Multisync
London

[mfakazi]

hi Copplemeister
you have done the right thing by contacting forum.I could be wrong but I think your nearest college will be college of north west london.When I was there we had a guy from reading its still a long way, but most important thing for you is find yourself a job in the industry as a trainee or even storeman just get your foot in for the following reason:it will heip you to see if thats what you want to do.You will achieve 4 qualifications in 2 years....Tech certificate level 2,NvQ level 2 air conditioning and refrigeration,Safe handling 2078 ,and possible the new qualification which nobody has at the moment F-Gas qualification and obviosly the most important one EXPIRIENCE.yes it wont be easy but you approach as many local companies as you can.If you don't get any luck then don't worry just get yourself to collge within your first year you will find the job full stop.

If you don't mind me asking but what actually made you think about this trade?What you want to achieve in this industry?

[Copplemeister]

Thanks for the replys so far.

[jcook1982]

Every industry has seen some type of of effect from the recession. Only government and health fields are growing. Getting started in refrigeration is a decent choice.

[Testech]

Hats off to you for actually getting on here and asking advice...

I studied for a qualification in 1996 and gained 3 City & Guilds in Refrigeration and AC and in them days C&G 2077 gas handling.

I had 12 months working as an improver with a commercial refrigeration company working with Supermarket refrigeration systems in 1997-98 , and recently 3 months with a small AC company installing small splits and VRV's.

I intending to try and re-enter the industry as a mate or improver despite all my efforts , have lost count at the number of AC and Refrigeration companies I have contacted over the last 6 months.

No one in my area (Kent) seems to be employing anyone...

Despite a qualification, and despite some working knowledge I can't seem to get employment.

My advice is : Try and get a job with a company first - Get them to put you through college, and do it that way, because even getting a qualification won't get you a job in todays market place.

Good-Luck

[multisync]

I know of a company near Bristol who needs an improver for maintenance work.Anyone interested can leave contact details and I will pass them on.

Multisync
London

[andyc425]

hi im looking for improver position my contact number is 07505859850 many thaks

[andyc425]

Hey everyone im brand new to this site am newly qualified in the industry iv got following qualifications but still finding it hard to get a job any advice on how to get my foot in door or where to look for jobs much appreciated
Apprenticeship in Engineering and Maintenance
● City and Guilds NVQ Engineering maintenance (level 2)
● Semta Technical certificate
● City & Guilds 2079 in f gas and ods regs catergory 1
● City & Guilds 2382-10 17th Edition IEE wiring regs
● CITB Pipework and brazing- Commercial/ BES Card holder
● CITB Essential electrics/ BES Card holder
Techtrain basic refrigeration & Air conditioning certificate

[Testech]

Try Terry at Coolspace ACR on 01622 717384.